Japanese Kanji

heki

pleat · fold · tuck

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘキheki
  • ONヒャクhyaku
  • KUNひだhida
  • KUNしわshiwa

Meaning

Pleat, fold, tuck, crease.

Stroke order for 襞

襞 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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